Ikan Gabus Asin Sambal Ijo
Salted Snakehead Fish with Green Chili Sambal
Yes, with a tweak: request the sambal ijo to be made without sugar. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
A rustic dish featuring salted snakehead fish (ikan gabus asin), typically pan-fried until crispy, and served with a vibrant and spicy green chili sambal (sambal ijo).
Key ingredients
Salted snakehead fish, green chilies, garlic, shallots, oil
How to make it keto
Request the sambal ijo to be made without sugar. Ensure the fish is fried plain, without any flour coating.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Gabus Asin Sambal Ijo-nya, sambal ijonya tanpa gula ya. Ikan digoreng polos saja, tanpa balutan tepung.
For Ikan Gabus Asin Sambal Ijo, please make the sambal ijo without sugar. And ensure the fish is fried plain, no flour coating.
Watch out for
Sambal ijo sometimes includes a small amount of sugar to balance the flavor; confirm omission. The fish itself should be simply fried without batter.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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